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I'm flying with hockey equipment. How do I arrange it?

🏒 Carriage conditions

Hockey equipment is carried as checked baggage. Whether it can be carried free of charge depends on your fare:

If your fare includes baggage — the equipment may be carried free of charge, provided its weight and dimensions comply with your fare's baggage allowance (more about baggage allowances).
If your fare does not include baggage — you will need to book the "Sports equipment" service.
If the equipment exceeds the allowance (by weight or size) — a paid service is also required.

💰 Cost and booking of paid carriage

The service costs from 2,500 ₽ per set. You can book it:

via the call centre;
at the airline's sales offices or agencies;
directly at the departure airport (additional fees may apply).

What is included in a set and how to pack it

A hockey equipment set includes:

Equipment bag — 1 piece.
Stick bag (no more than 2 sticks) or a pair of skates — 1 piece.
Total number of pieces — no more than 2.

Packing recommendations:

Sticks are best packed in a special bag or tube.
Place skates in a mesh or separate bag to protect the blades.
Protect the helmet and other fragile parts with soft cloth inside the bag.

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